Matchup of the Day

Akali vs. Olaf (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 50.0%Patch 15.190 Matches

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Akali Win Condition

Akali wins this lane by aggressively exploiting Olaf's melee nature and relative weakness in the early game. Akali must consistently punish Olaf whenever he attempts to secure CS with a Akali QQ passive auto Q Electrocute proc. Successfully dodging Olaf'sOlaf QQ (Axe throw) is essential for safety.

Olaf Win Condition

Olaf aims to survive the early punishment and scale, as he is generally strong in extended fights. He must utilize hisOlaf QQ (Axe) to clear waves and harass Akali and use hisOlaf RR (Ragnarok) to become immune to CC during key skirmishes.

General Strategy

This is considered a very easy matchup for Akali during the laning phase. Electrocute is favored for burst in trades. Akali's focus should be on efficiently managing trades and remaining composed during skirmishes.

Akali should weave an auto-attack (Passive proc) after every spell cast (Akali QQ or Akali EE) to maximize damage output, especially when building Litch Bane. Litch Bane is an effective first item in this melee setup. Akali must avoid excessive greed or unnecessary risks, such as diving deep under the tower, to maintain her resource lead.

Trading Patterns

Olaf'sOlaf QQ (Axe) is the primary danger and must be tracked. Akali should use Akali EE Backflip to engage when appropriate. Full combo all-ins are best executed after Level 6 when Olaf's defensive tools (Ghost, Flash, Akali RR) are unavailable or recently used. Playing fights slowly and ensuring passive procs are utilized between abilities is crucial for optimizing damage.

Wave Management

The most advantageous wave state is holding the wave slightly back (on Akali's side). This configuration forces Olaf to step far forward to CS, making him vulnerable to Akali's poke and potential ganks. Akali wins the lane economically by maintaining control, denying Olaf CS, and keeping him perpetually low on health, which hinders his ability to rotate to objectives.

Build & Rune Breakdown

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Who wins this matchup?

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